PM Shehbaz Sharif Renews Dialogue Offer to Opposition in National Assembly
ISLAMABAD: In a direct and striking address to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif renewed his call for political reconciliation, offering to engage in dialogue with the opposition to steer the country out of its ongoing crises. Speaking on the floor of the House, the prime minister emphasized the need to look past personal […]
Federal Budget: Tribal Districts Face Net Resource Decline Despite Grant Increase
KP Merged Districts See Rs. 37 Crore Reduction in Overall Federal Allocations as Development Funds and Electricity Subsidy Cut PESHAWAR — While the federal government has announced a significant Rs. 15 billion increase in the annual grant for tribal districts in the Budget 2026-27, a sharp reduction in development funds and electricity subsidies has resulted […]
Budget 2026 Slashes Income Tax for Salaried Class — Full Breakdown
PESHAWAR – Federal Budget 2026-27 delivers long-awaited relief to the country’s salaried workforce, with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announcing sweeping income tax rate reductions across multiple income brackets—alongside a 7 percent salary increase for government employees and pensioners. The government has positioned these measures as a direct response to the growing tax burden on Pakistan’s […]
Govt Presents Rs17,500bn Budget 2026-27 Amid Opposition Uproar
Salary relief, two million new jobs, and massive tax targets—here is everything you need to know about Pakistan’s most consequential budget in years. PESHAWAR—Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has presented the Federal Budget 2026-27 before the National Assembly, proposing a total outlay of over Rs17,500 billion—a budget that balances ambitious economic targets with relief for […]
Kane Williamson Ends 16-Year International Career in Shock Mid-Series Retirement
The Black Caps’ greatest batter walks away on his own terms—and the cricket world stands still. PESHAWAR – New Zealand batting icon Kane Williamson has announced his immediate retirement from all formats of international cricket, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable 16-year career that transformed New Zealand cricket forever. The 35-year-old made the stunning […]
Budget 2026-27: Over 2m New Job Opportunities Announced
ISLAMABAD: The federal government of Pakistan will present the national budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026 in Parliament today. The proposed total outlay of the new budget exceeds Rs 17,500 billion, balancing historically high revenue collection targets with proposed income tax relief for the salaried class. Before its presentation in the National Assembly, the federal […]
KP launches high-level crackdown on illegal housing societies
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has established a high-level committee to crack down on illegal housing societies in KP, resolve pending legal cases, protect land, and address inter-departmental coordination issues across the province. According to an official notification issued by the Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the committee aims to overhaul the existing legal, […]
PMD Alert: Dangerous ‘Karachi Coastal Heatwave’ Threatens City as Humidity Soars
KARACHI – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an urgent weather advisory for Sindh’s provincial capital. Officials warn citizens to brace for a severe Karachi coastal heatwave. Actual temperatures will hover between 40 and 42 centigrade. However, a hazardous combination of trapping atmospheric moisture and dropping wind speeds will push the perceived “feels-like” temperature […]
Forensic Science Laboratory in Peshawar: Rs20bn Project Approved to Modernize Criminal Investigations
PESHAWAR — In a major breakthrough for the provincial justice system, the government is establishing its first-ever state-of-the-art Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Peshawar. Consequently, this initiative will modernize criminal investigations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to an official report submitted to the Peshawar High Court (PHC), the mega-project will cost an estimated PKR 20 billion. […]
At the Crossroads of the Frontier: A Complete Guide to the Gates of Peshawar
PESHAWAR — Imagine a place where ancient kings marched, silk traders bargained for fortunes, and centuries of history passed through a single set of wooden doors. For generations, the Walled City of Peshawar gates acted as the ultimate thresholds between the wild tribal roads of Afghanistan and the legendary wealth of old India. Today, the […]